Merrell Realm Chukka Boot..
No idea why, but not available in the UK, so had to find a US store willing to ship to the UK. (most US stores said it wasn't available for export)
Bit tight (width) out the box.. but just starting to break in beautifully. Can't be many here in the UK.

If anyone goes for a pair, go 1/2 size smaller than usual - that's what I did, and I'm glad I did.

Have another pair of Banana Republic loafers which are okay I guess (for a while).
I have another pair of this "To Boot New York (or similar name)" oxfords with the dots and designs which I'm probably going to trash soon as I have grown out of the size.

After my first pair of White's Semi Dress (done custom to make a more office friendly boot, thanks Kyle at Baker's Boots for taking the time to make sure fit and order were spot for theses).
British Tan out of the box
Broken in and Cowbiker'ed with burnishing of the toes
And new to the arsenal, Black Horween, same configuration other than colors
And after some love, not even a day old still need to break in and build up more polish, love me some Saphir Cream and polish

Merrell Realm Chukka Boot..
No idea why, but not available in the UK, so had to find a US store willing to ship to the UK. (most US stores said it wasn't available for export)
Bit tight (width) out the box.. but just starting to break in beautifully. Can't be many here in the UK.

If anyone goes for a pair, go 1/2 size smaller than usual - that's what I did, and I'm glad I did.